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The Tanks

Waves coming over the rocks

The Tanks

Located on the New South Wales mid-north town of Forster, The Tanks are a rock formation and rock pool. The name comes from the water tanks that were placed here in the 1890’s during the construction of the Forster breakwater. The water was used for steam strains that hauled rock from Bennetts Head to the site.

With the water tanks long gone, the area forms a natural swimming area protected from the ocean swell by the rock formation. At high tide it is completely full of water, but becomes shallower as the tide retreats. Depending on the surf, some waves crash over the rocks, adding fun for those swimming there.

We parked on Head Street next to Bicentennial Park which has a lovely grassed area, barbecue facilities and toilets. Pebbly Beach is close by and opposite the park. Remember to be careful in this area as the beaches are not patrolled by lifeguards.

Green Cathedral

Looking into the Green Cathedral

Green Cathedral

Located on the eastern shore of Wallis Lake in Tiona, on the mid-north coast of New South Wales, the Green Cathedral, is a unique outdoor church. Part of the Community of Christ, this is a place of worship, so it is important to remain respectful when visiting.

A small carpark off the main road makes access to the church safe. The church itself is located only a short walk behind the carpark.

Surrounded by palm trees and with pews made from tree trunks, this really is a unique church. Sitting on the pews and looking at the alter, the backdrop is a view over Wallis Lake. Overall, this is a beautiful and very tranquil place and an interesting stop when in the area.

If you are interesting in a coffee or snack after your visit, the caravan park just up the road offers both.

The Grandis

Surrounding re-growth forest

The Grandis

Standing over 70m tall, The Grandis is the tallest known tree in New South Wales. Only a 20-minute drive from Bulahdelah on the NSW mid-north coast, it’s easy to get to, although some of the access is over dirt road. A small parking area is located next to a small picnic area and toilets. Just past these a very short walk takes you to the tree.

Driving there takes you through the Myall Lakes National Park and coastal rain forest which makes for a beautiful trip. Although not the tallest tree in Australia, that record belngs to Centurion, a Eucalyptus regnans or Swamp Gum (called a Mountain Ash in Victoria) which is over 100m tall, however it is still impressive.

The surrounding forest comprises younger Eucalyptus grandis, (commonly known as the flooded gum) as the area was logged in the 1970s. They are much thinner than Grandis, but at least the area is regenerating. Fortunatley this tree remains for us to see what once filled the area.